Course: Food and Nutrition Policy
Schedule
Session | Topic | Activites |
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1 |
Course Introduction and Overview: Policy Definition, Framework, Food & Nutrition Problems, Principles/constructs |
Lecture |
2 |
US Food & Nutrition Policies-The Actors, Structures & Instruments: FDA & USDA, Dietary Guidelines & Food Labels |
Lecture |
3 |
Methods of Evaluating Food & Nutrition Policies: How do we assess costs in relation to effect and benefit, and against alternative programs? |
Lecture |
4 |
US Food & Nutrition Policies-Ideal vs. Reality: US Food Industry, Agricultural Policy, Food Availability, Consumer Demand and Impact on Dietary Choices |
Lecture |
5 |
US Food & Nutrition Policies - Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) |
Lecture |
6 |
Developing Country Policies: Food Aid |
Lecture |
7 |
Developing Country Policies: International, Bilateral and National Agencies and Policy Instruments |
Lecture |
8 |
Student Presentations, Course Summary, and Course Evaluation |
Student Presentations |